The Duping of a Kerala Senior Citizen: India’s First Deepfake Con

The Duping of a Kerala Senior Citizen: India’s First Deepfake Con

On the morning of July 9, Radhakrishnan P S, a 72-year-old retiree from Coal India, was the victim of a deepfake con. He received a phone call from someone claiming to be an old colleague in need of hospital funds. To convince him, the caller even appeared in a video chat. This incident highlights the potential dangers of deepfakes in criminal activities and the need for awareness and prevention.

TIS Staff

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